How Infants Learn Language: Dr. Greenspan Was Right 40 Years Ago! (Stanley I Greenspan MD Inc. and its intervention, The Greenspan Floortime Approach®, DO NOT endorse or support ICDL or its DIRFloortime curriculum) Learning a language is one of the most complex and impressive feats that humans accomplish. But how do we go from crying...
Neurodivergence and Neuropotential: Embracing the Spectrum of Human Minds The human brain is a complex and wondrous organ, with each individual possessing a unique neurological makeup. In recent years, two concepts have emerged to describe this variability: neurodivergence and neuropotential. While both acknowledge the diverse ways our brains function, they offer different perspectives on this...
Caregiver Consistency and Responsiveness Matter (Stanley I Greenspan MD Inc. and its intervention, The Greenspan Floortime Approach®, DO NOT endorse or support ICDL or its DIRFloortime curriculum) In the 1970s, Dr. Stanley Greenspan, then Director of the Mental Health Study Center at the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), pioneered research on early childhood development....
Creating Content Using The Greenspan Floortime Approach®: Trademarks and Branding Permissions Core Principles for Creating Videos Additional Tips Remember: The primary aim is to show the positive impact of The Greenspan Floortime Approach® on children’s social-emotional development. By focusing on clear, significant growth, you can inspire and educate other parents and professionals and showcase the...
The Greenspan/DIR™ Model and Greenspan Floortime® are Strength-Based **Stanley I Greenspan MD Inc. does not support ICDL or its DIRFloortime. Dr. Greenspan’s Greenspan/DIR™ Model draws inspiration from Piaget’s concept of progressive development, emphasizing the building blocks of child development. Throughout his 40 books, he uses “Milestones,” “Levels,” and “Stages” to illustrate how children grow by...
Child-centered interventions and Fidelity Measures Child-centered interventions, like The Greenspan Floortime Approach®, represent a paradigm shift in how we approach developmental support. They prioritize the child’s unique interests, learning styles, and emotional cues. This individualized focus is incredibly powerful, but it also necessitates a more nuanced approach to measuring the fidelity of its application. To...
“The Big Picture” Podcasts Copyright Stanley I Greenspan MD Inc. 2024 “The Big Picture” podcasts unlock the secrets of child development and Dr. Greenspan’s version of Floortime, The Greenspan Floortime Approach. New episodes every week! Understanding Dr. Greenspan’s Framework, and How it is Different from other versions of Non-Greenspan Floortime: Understanding Child Development: Master Dr....
Level 4 Greenspan Floortime® Certificate Training Overview: This Expert Training Certificate prepares professionals to become educational lecturers in the Greenspan/DIR™ Model and The Greenspan Floortime Approach®. It is designed for individuals who demonstrate exceptional leadership, possess a deep understanding of Dr. Stanley Greenspan’s framework, recognize its broader applications beyond autism, and embody self-reflection. Training Components:...
Level 4 Greenspan Floortime® Certificate Training Overview: This Expert Training Certificate prepares professionals to become educational lecturers in the Greenspan/DIR™ Model and The Greenspan Floortime Approach®. It is designed for individuals who demonstrate exceptional leadership, possess a deep understanding of Dr. Stanley Greenspan’s framework, recognize its broader applications beyond autism, and embody self-reflection. Training Components:...
Level 3 Greenspan Floortime® Certificate Training Overview: This Advanced Training Certificate prepares professionals to become a parent/caregiver Greenspan Floortime® Coach or Advanced Greenspan Floortime® Practicioner. It is designed for individuals who possess a deep understanding of Dr. Stanley Greenspan’s framework, recognize its broader applications beyond autism, and embody self-reflection. Training Components: Interactive training, discussion groups,...
